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Nutty Tempeh Tacos with Chunky Avocado Salsa

Servings 4 people

Ingredients

Taco filling

  • 7 oz pkg tempeh
  • 8 oz cremini mushrooms stems removed
  • 1 cup walnut halves
  • 2 Tbsp low-sodium soy sauce or tamari coconut aminos
  • 1 Tbsp tomato paste
  • 1 tsp Tbsp fresh oregano or 1dried oregano
  • 1 tsp cumin
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp onion powder
  • 1/8 tsp salt
  • 1 Tbsp avocado oil or grapeseed oil
  • 2 tsp cider vinegar

Salsa

  • 1 large avocado cubed
  • 1 cup halved cherry tomatoes
  • 1/2 cup diced red onion
  • 1 jalapeno pepper finely chopped
  • 1/2 cup chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • Juice of 1/2 lime
  • 8 corn tortillas warmed

Instructions

  • Roughly chop tempeh and mushrooms. Place in food processor, add walnuts, and pulse gently multiple times until everything is evenly chopped and resembles texture of ground beef, being careful not to overprocess (or it will be too mushy). Pulse in soy sauce or tamari, tomato paste, oregano, cumin, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, and salt.
  • In skillet, heat oil over medium heat. Add processed ingredients and cook for 7 to 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until mixture darkens and has lost some of its moisture. Stir in vinegar and heat for 1 minute.
  • To make salsa, in bowl, toss together avocado, tomatoes, onion, jalapeno, cilantro, salt, and lime juice.
  • To serve, top tortillas with walnut mixture and salsa.

Notes

Per taco: 551 calories; 24 g protein; 37 g total fat (4 g sat. fat); 43 g total carbohydrates (6 g sugars, 11 g fiber); 632 mg sodium